World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
UK consumer spending increased last month, driven by the World Cup and good weather, leading to higher sales of beer and online shopping. Despite this boost, most people remain pessimistic about the UK economy, according to Barclays data.
England’s group stage win over Panama was the busiest day of 2026 so far for pubs, with takings five times higher than the daily average for the year./Getty England’s group stage win over Panama was the busiest day of 2026 so far for pubs, with takings five times higher than the daily average for the year./Getty Consumer spending World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economy
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